Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
579619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 318 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578951

Common Names

  • Involucrate Rock-cress
  • Involucrate Rock Daisy
  • Involucrate Daisy

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Description

Calandrinia involucrata (also called 'Involucrate Redmaids', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky outcrops and sandy soils. It has small, round leaves and tall, slender stems that are covered in a papery sheath and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia involucrata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used as an edible plant, with its leaves and flowers being used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia involucrata has bright pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia involucrata is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to Australia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Calandrinia involucrata

Calandrinia involucrata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Calandrinia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia involucrata?

Calandrinia involucrata

What type of plant is Calandrinia involucrata?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Calandrinia involucrata?

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Species in the Calandrinia genus

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

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